Our products are Eco-friendly, sustainable and Fire safe

In this interview, Mahesh Kumar, the Business Head of Marketing and HVAC Systems at UP Twiga, discusses their business expansion plans and range of products, including acoustic boards. He highlights that their products are Eco-friendly due to the usage of natural abundant raw materials like sand and silica.

Could you provide more details about your range of products and services?
UP Twiga Insulation supplies Glass wool insulation to various industries and segments such as Air-conditioning, Acoustics, Buildings, and transportation, including DMRC and Railways etc. We offer multiple products like Preinsulated duct boards, Duct wraps, Hot and Cold Pipe sections and flexible ducts (Insulated and Un-Insulated) used in HVAC and Building industry. We also have innovative products like Acoustic Board which replaces conventional systems that require metal, hence providing energy saving and improved acoustic properties without metal.

What is the innovative technology that sets you apart in the market?
To produce Glass wool insulation in India, we use the TEL technology from Saint Gobain, France. UP Twiga Insulation ensures sustainability and energy savings in its products by having a very low K-Value and by using raw materials that are readily available in nature. The primary raw material is Sand, which is abundant and renewable in nature. The use of Glasswool for the thermal insulation of walls and ceilings has been shown to reduce energy consumption by 20% to 30%. Glass wool is manufactured from widely available and renewable raw materials and provides environmental benefits in terms of resource-saving and energy saving at every stage from pre-manufacturing to end-use. We also do compressed vaccum packaging and due to that there is less requirement of transportation energy. All of these gives a lot of sustainable points for energy savings and green buildings. UP Twiga Insulation is one of the founder members of the Indian Green Building Council and all the products are approved by Singapore Green Building Council. The company’s products are well-listed in multiple National and International laboratories and organizations, where sustainability parties are also involved. UP Twiga Insulation products are sustainable solutions and fi re safe achieving BS Part 4,5,6,7 certifications. Twiga products are non-combustible. This is an essential factor for sustainable development in the industry, as it is crucial to go for products that are fi re safe and do not emit smoke or droplets, which is a significant cause of death in fire incidents.

What measures do you take to ensure that your products are eco-friendly?
Our products are environmentally friendly because we use raw materials like sand that is abundant in nature. Unlike products made from carbons, our products emit fewer carbon emissions during the manufacturing and supply process. By using sustainable raw materials, our products earn many green points. Our products do not emit poisonous gases or toxic fumes.

How does TWIGA work with HVAC contractors or builders to offer tailored solutions?
We at TWIGA understands the importance of continues training to the HVAC contractors/subcontractor for right installation of our products. One step ahead, we made our own installation supervision team, which give training free of cost and facilitate the site teams for better coordination. As people often reach out to us for assistance with product installation, we collaborate with various organizations, including Blue Star, Voltas, and others, who have subcontracted teams for installation. We regularly train these teams and ensure our products are installed correctly on-site.

How is your company aligning with the Make in India initiative?
At our company, we produce our products in India, adhering strictly to the Make in India concept. We recognize the importance of collaborating with International companies and sharing technology for our growth and expansion. To that end, we partnered with Saint-Gobain and brought their technology to India. This has allowed us to make significant strides in sustainable development and expand into sectors with increasing demand for insulation.

What are your thoughts on the future of the HVAC sector in India?
Demand of HVAC is growing in India day by day. Increase in investments from the Indian government in infrastructure development is also driving the demand for the HVAC systems in India. Based on the increased demand of HVAC, the demand of insulation is also increasing significantly.

What are your plans for future innovations in the company, and what are your predictions for the future?
The HVAC industry is witnessing a lot of innovations, such as per-insulated ducting systems that save energy and labor costs. Previously, the industry used GI metal ducting systems but now the industry is moving towards per-insulated ducting systems that are self-made and easy to install at the site. We discovered that Saint Gobain was already using this system and promoting this internationally, which inspired us to bring the Spanish product to India. We are excited to showcase these new generation products, and our Ambernath plant and the new plant will manufacture these products, which will ease out the application and labor constraints